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> Postprandial somnolence, commonly known as “food coma”, is a normal state of drowsiness or lethargy following a meal. It occurs when you consume foods with a high glycaemic index (GI) - https://www.healthhub.sg/live-healthy/your-medical-questions...

"Food coma" is from carbs/sugar. :)

Edit: to satisfy my friendly HN editors. :)




I ate nothing but steaks for a few days (with a bit of butter) and was surprised to find that I did not get tired after a meal, nor hungry again for much longer.


This has been game changing (low carb, not steaks only) for those drowsy afternoons at work. More importantly, I go carb-free 24 hours before I drive any long distance. It makes it so much easier to drive safely for a long distance.



Article: Postprandial somnolence, commonly known as “food coma”, is a normal state of drowsiness

You: "Food coma" is from carbs/sugar. It's not normal :)


Why altering meaning by selectively cutting away words? Quote makes perfect sense to me and what I know about nutrition and digestion (not an expert/pro but way above average human)


> "Food coma" is from carbs/sugar.

Some foods give me (then+now) something indistinguishable from a food coma. Wheat is a big one. I'm fine after eating wheat-free carbs.


article you linked to: "...is a normal state of drowsiness"

you: "It's not normal"

pick one.


Hey, I'm just trying to help here. I don't think anyone wants to be feeling comatose after a meal. Reduce the sugar and you'll feel good!


Speak for yourself; having a big meal followed by a nap is a deeply pleasant experience!


It is normal if you consume hi GI food. But consuming high GI food, that is not (or at least shouldn't be) normal.


over the years I have read arguments from both sides. It is not healthy to sleep after food! It is healthy to sleep after food.

I just tried it myself.

And it did help a lot to sleep after food. Limiting in take of sugar/carbs does help. However, personally going on diet like this does NOT suite me. I rather eat the food I want to eat and rest a bit, than watch what I need to eat.




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